Paul Huschilt - Professional Speaker and Storyteller Extraordinaire

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Paul finds out what he needs to know about your organization and then focuses his captivatingly creative keynotes completely on you.

Paul attends to every last detail so as to create a learning environment where your participants' imaginations, hearts and minds are set free.

Paul inspires and empowers people to take risks, to learn and to play.

With a diverse career in theater, insurance, opera, travel, fund-raising, counseling and personal growth Paul offers an entertaining, low-risk, musical, expansive, value-adding and personable presentations that entertain, educate and inspire.

Paul is no dummy. He has combined an impressive list of accreditations into a solid career that helps people get the most out of work and life. He holds a Master of Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) from the University of Windsor, A Certificate in Adult Education from St. FX University, and a Diploma in Career Counseling from George Brown College.

If you want to wow your people with a totally unique and customized conference closing that is written exclusively for them, or... if you want to surprise your people with completely creative approaches to the challenges of humor and workplace wellness, then look no further. You have found your man.

What people are saying...

“Paul’s presentation to our staff on Seven Humor Habits for Workplace Wellness was just what the doctor ordered! Laughter truly is the best medicine. I have received positive feedback from every single person who attended his presentation. I would not hesitate to recommend him to other businesses and government organizations. Paul is very professional, and paid great attention to learning about our organization to help improve his presentation. Fantastic  job.”

–District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board

We have lost track of the number of attendees who commented that your presentation was the best part of the conference. Your portrayal was done in good humour, sensitive to boundaries and most importantly in a refined manner that everyone found amusing. Everyone laughed and left the conference with a feeling of levity and inspiration. Mission accomplished!

–Financial Consultant, WAFC

I have had the pleasure of hearing Paul Huschilt entertain at two conferences. I was so impressed after the first one that I hired him for the second one. In both instances Paul provided a highly entertaining and unique presentation. Paul was able to summarize and humorize key moments and experiences the audience shared in surprising, lyrical, and musical ways. Paul is able to hold his audience's attention, relate to their experiences, and make them laugh hard.

Paul does a remarkable job of researching the most recent happenings of an event, translating them in a hilarious way, and telling them back to his audience so that they all ask themselves, "how did he know that?" as they strain through their laughter. I would not hesitate to hire Paul again.

–Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres

Your presentation was humorous and fun and thought provoking. It was the perfect plenary to finish off the day before our banquet since it succeeded at elevating the mood of the participants for a fun-filled evening. Many positive comments were received and participants were particularly impressed that your presentation flowed fluently in both official languages.

–Transport Canada

Paul's High energy and funny presentation "Seven Humour Habits for Workplace Wellness", was exactly what was needed to set the tone for a day of recognition and learning. His varied background and talents made for a motivating presentation that was creative and artful.

–Brock University

Paul created a customized musical story that captured the challenges staff face in their jobs as well as highlighting the learnings of the retreat. In fact, staff members are still talking about the fact that he was able to take notes during the sessions than then write his script based on what had taken place. His presentation "Seven Humour Habits for Workplace Wellness" had us laughing as a team in a way we rarely have an opportunity to do.

–Ontario March of Dimes

The standing ovation at the end spoke for itself as did the staff and faculty’s participation. Many of them commented on how well you connected with the audience and how much they enjoyed your humour. It was great to have an opportunity to laugh and learn at the same time. This was the second time you have opened this particular conference for us. We were happy to have you back. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

–Durham College/University of Ontario Institute of Technology

I wanted to write to you to tell you how much we all appreciated your presentation on the "Seven Humour Habits for Workplace Wellness". It was, for our branch, an investment which I know will provide solid returns. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from all branch personnel who attended. The time you took to adapt your presentation to our particular work situation and to personalize the session was greatly appreciated.

In addition, francophones remarked on the excellent skills you demonstrated in delivering your presentation in both official languages. Your commitment to the success of this session was evident throughout. It was a wonderful way for us to top off a day of reviewing branch budgets and strategic directions. I have already recommended similar sessions to colleagues. Thanks again.

–National Capital Commission

On behalf of the Western Region Support Staff Conference planning committee, I would like to offer our sincere thanks for your lively and entertaining keynote address on April 16 of this year. Your topic, "'Seven Humour Habits for Workplace Wellness" was very well received by all participants as evidenced by the laughter in the room. Actual comments received from the participants included:

  • "I’ll laugh all the way home"
  • "Seven Humour Habits was a great way to end the conference"
  • "Humour Habits was fabulous"
  • "Enjoyed Paul Huschilt's presentation — top notch"
  • "Loved Paul's 'PaperPoint' Presentation"

 One of the aims of the conference is to give support staff an opportunity to have some fun while they are learning. Your keynote gave them the opportunity to do both at the same time!

–Conestoga College

Our objective in retaining you was to reinforce, in a pleasantly memorable manner, the learning that had taken place during the first two and a half days. It seems our fate was in good hands — and in good humour. Based on feedback from those present (as auditors, normally a pretty hard to please crowd), your session scored a 93% overall satisfaction rate and helped pull our overall score to 90% this year, up from last year. Actual comments received from participants included:

  • Please bring Paul Huschilt back!!!
  • Humour Habits was awesome!! We need more of this.
  • Excellent!!!
  • The comedian guy was a hoot.

It was all done with mordant wit, penetrating insights and within the bounds of good taste. Of particular interest was how you were able to find and tickle the funny bone of some of our most lugubrious colleagues. To our astonishment, these turned out to be some of the most wildly enthusiastic members of your audience.

–Internal Auditors Division, Ontario Government

With his thoroughly delightful presentation, Paul Huschilt made us aware of the benefits of a healthy work environment and taught us some very effective tools to help us through some challenging situations.

–Health Canada

 

Programs

It's not over until the skinny man sings

The Ultimate Ending

Imagine ending your conference with a hilarious on-the-spot musical spoof about what just happened.

Picture a cross between Robin Williams and Mr. Bean performing a one-man musical comedy skit instantly written for your group. This is an entertaining, high-energy, and unforgettable closing keynote.

Where else could you find someone to deliver up to 40 minutes of instant and original, clean and cutting-edge comedy? Who else both mocks and exalts what you have just been through in a way that leaves you feeling great about what you and your colleagues do together?

Paul takes tons of notes and then transforms them into an on-the-spot musical spoof about what just happened. Paul’s insightful and respectfully irreverent spin on events are side-splittingly funny and focused totally on you. He takes the here-and-now and makes it out-of-this-world. He teases drama from drab, and recaps serious content with hilarious comedy. Paul’s one-of-a kind overnight blockbuster closings are a meeting planner’s dream come true.

You can advertise this one-of-a-kind closing in your publicity materials, or send Paul in as a ‘delegate-in-disguise.’ In that case, people will wonder who the note-taking man is and then fall off their seats at his high energy and original review.

Seven Humor Habits for Workplace Wellness

Seven Humor Habits for Workplace Wellness is a fun and high-energy presentation that spoofs personal growth as it reminds people to take good care at work. Participants laugh and enjoy an eclectic mix of comedy, song, and experiential activities. They hear about research and easy-to-apply concepts that can improve their day-to-day in and out of the office.

This keynote is ideal for people who routinely provide service to others, are overworked or have been going through a stressful or busy period. It is an excellent way of saying 'thank you' while providing tools for moving forward. Each presentation is personalized to your group and is available bilingually in English and French.

Everybody Stay Calm

Everybody Stay Calm is more than a seminar in which participants learn to relax, this seminar is a kind-of-a low-budget participatory healing circle. (Just do what I say, and nobody gets hurt.) Participants will laugh as they learn techniques to use at their desks or workstations to stay calm when things get harried. This seminar is ideal for people who are expert in letting the little annoyances of life get them down.

The Fool Climbs it Twice

The Fool Climbs it Twice uses a mountain climbing metaphor to awaken the hero within and encourages you to embark on your personal adventure through work and play. According to Japanese folklore wise men climb Mt Fuji once but fools (including apparently Paul Huschilt) climb it twice. Let the fun and learning begin!